ABH: 32.044

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground, Grassland, Quarries, Roadsides

Wingspan:  17-21mm

Flight Period:  July - September

Observations: Larvae feed on the leaves of Wild Carro, Parsnip and occasionally Upright Hedge Parsley. Adults are rarely seen but occasionally attend light traps. Adults most likely to be confused with D. pulcherrimella and D. sordidatella.

Confusion Species:  Some members of the Depressariinae are difficult to positively identify as adults unless the recorder is particularly skilled. Best identified either from the larval case/foodplant, or by examination of adult genitalia.

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2020, Hillier (Det. Newman)